I want to raise funds for an orphanage?

Just want to get a public opinion...unemployed mother wants to raise funds to go to a life coaching program?

• Here's my story...I know, these days, everyone has one...but to me, mine is different...why, BECAUSE ITS ME! lol! I was once gainfully employed as an accountant at a golf resort in Las Vegas. I was diligent, dedicated, blah blah blah. I did like all the financial advisors said, I had 6 months of spare money...just in case. I was laid off during my maternity leave, because the company went bankrupt and foreclosed...(what's new). So there I was, husband working, me at home, taking care of my new baby. A couple of months went by, I kind of looked for work, but not wholeheartedly (I didn't really want to leave my baby, but I was going a bit stir crazy at the same time). Then I started dipping into my savings. A couple of months went by, started applying at more place...NOTHING, used some more savings, got more worried, husband also got laid off...got really worried! Couple of months goes by, now we're broke, unemployment is out for hubby, I filed and am getting the run around because I was technically on FMLA so I needed all kinds of doctors releases, office didn't get them, why didn't I call earlier, yada yada yada. So I've been filing for unemployment since Feb, being told that I was going to be retro-paid as soon as the office was done with my paperwork, so just keep filing. NOT SO MUCH THE CASE TODAY! Now they want me to just start a new case...guess they don't want to fork over $4K+. It's to the point where I am forced to utilize the welfare system that I've paid into for so many years. I never thought a college-educated person like myself would ever be in this position. I have minimal credit card debt, but also...next to nothing in cash. A friend of mine just got done with a life coaching seminar that she claims has literally changed her life! She thinks it would do me a world of good, so much so that she is helping me set up fundraisers to get the money to pay for it. She sees it as a investment in my mental well being, as well as something that would make me a more valuable employee once I get re-established. Here's the kick in the pant to me...this program is nearly $2,000.00! Any other point in my life, I would've been all over this in a heartbeat. I AM WORTH 2,000.00 to myself! However, given the state I'm in, I wonder how I can justify to myself spending so much money on something when I barely have two nickels to rub together. She's tried to tell me that I should not be ashamed to ask people for help in something that will help me to change my life for the better...forever! I am NOT one of those welfare leaching mothers that will be on it forever. Honestly, I have no idea how those women do it...$375 for a family of 3 per month...that doesn't even cover any type of rent! I AM a self serving person who is doing everything I can to get myself back into the working world, including being a nanny in the mean time, taking any odd jobs that people offer, etc. Long story short, would YOU, the person walking by my "table"...feel any sort of sympathy, let alone contribute to my cause, or do you think it's a selfish act...asking for money (in exchange for freshly baked goods :) - hey, I'm not just asking for a hand out, I'm willing to work) to contribute to something that some may consider "unnecessary", but is something that I think is truly valuable to myself, my daughter, and my marraige. It's not a profound concept, I'm just making the neimann marcus $250 cookies and rice crispy treats, and asking for any donations...I just feel a little "guilty" asking for money when all my life I've been independent...and it's not like I'm asking for money to feed my daughter...though in a few months, if I don't get a job...that might be the cause! What do you guys think...please no bagging on me for using the public aid that I've paid for and will continue to pay for...as a matter of fact, I even pay my taxes on the babysitting gig! HA! Guess that's what accountants are trained to do! To ask for help or to not ask for help...that is the question!

• Answer:

  Yeah Life coaching could really help someone in your situation. Ive been to a good few of those seminars and they are good but very expensive. What I use now is an online life coaching service that costs way less. www.ExpertFutureBuilder.com give me unlimited access to life coaching and personal professional development for only $18. I cant recommend this service highly enough especially for the price that they charge. They do future planning, development of skillsets, career & business guidance etc. I still cant believe Im getting all this for virtually no investment! Hope this helps